A small group of rally-goers were outside the Peoria County Courthouse Friday afternoon.
Crime
1 month ago
Expert in Sean Grayson trial: Helpful, or a ‘self-licking ice cream cone’?

Another expert witness spent all day on the witness stand. And, rally-goers are met with a popular Lee Greenwood song.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Eight detained, three arrested after SWAT standoff in U of I’s Campustown area

Police say incident began as sexual assault investigation at vacant home scheduled for demolition; area now secure, investigation ongoing.

The clinic also seeks to challenge misconceptions — such as the idea that eating disorders affect only young women.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
New clinic brings specialized eating disorder treatment to central Illinois

Champaign native and therapist opens region’s only eating disorder-focused center outside Chicago.

The Michael A. Bilandic Building, pictured in spring 2024, houses the offices of the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 month ago
Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Business
1 month ago
2026 will be a big year for tourism

Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
1 month ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 5 Blog

Check back through the day for live, real-time trial coverage.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
National
1 month ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.
Crime
1 month ago
Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area

A home was surrounded in the area. It’s not yet clear why.

1 18 19 20 21 22 108